We're just hours away from Intel kicking off its ‘Innovation' event and unveiling its new generation of desktop processors. In the lead-up, listings for the new CPUs began popping up on Amazon UK, giving us an early look at pricing, which has increased compared to last generation. The listings were …
Read More »CTR developer announces RDNA 2 GPU optimisation tool ‘Radeon Monster Profile’
After the success of the Ryzen DRAM Calculator and the Clock Tuner for Ryzen, 1usmus is now focusing all efforts on Hydra. The software development has been going on for some time, and it will soon receive a massive update that brings a new tool targeted at RDNA 2 graphics. …
Read More »Sony celebrates Sly Cooper 20th anniversary
20 years ago, Sucker Punch released its first PlayStation game – Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus. The Sly Cooper series has gone on to become a classic PlayStation franchise and a fan favourite. To celebrate its anniversary, PlayStation will launch exclusive merchandise in collaboration with Fangamer and Cook & …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900K tops PassMark single-thread performance ranking
PassMark has a new processor at the top of the single-thread performance chart. The new chip is none other than the Intel Core i9-13900K with a whopping 4,833 points, putting it above the runner-up by almost 10%. PassMark (via APISAK) has already updated both single-and multi-threaded performance charts with the …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900K processor packaging leaks ahead of release
The box for the upcoming Intel Core i9-13900K has just leaked. Overall, the packaging is much smaller compared to the previous generation, but it still retains some design choices that made the latter appealing, including the plastic wafer inside. The screenshot obtained from WeChat showing the 13th Gen Core i9 …
Read More »Intel Arc A770 embargo reportedly lifts on October 5th
It has been months since Intel unveiled the Arc A770 and A750 graphics cards and we have yet to see an official launch date. However, new reports indicate that Intel is finally ramping things up. Apparently, the first A770 unboxings will go live from Friday, while the first reviews will …
Read More »New PlayStation 5 models feature updated Oberon Plus SoC
It appears that the PS5 has quietly received a pretty big update. New units now shipping in some parts of the world feature an updated Oberon Plus SoC, based on TSMC's N6 process node.
Read More »AMD Ryzen 9 7950X overclocked to 7.2GHz on single core, 6.5GHz on all cores
The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X may not have reached the hands of consumers, but professional overclockers have already started to play with them. That's according to recent posts on social media, where you can see a CPU running a single core at 7.2GHz and another with all cores clocked at …
Read More »MSI launches new PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 Spatium M.2 SSDs
MSI is launching two new M.2 SSDs to expand its storage solution portfolio further. Aimed at the mainstream segment, the MSI Spatium M460 M.2 SSD is the company's latest PCIe 4.0 SSD. The other is the Spatium M570, MSI's first PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD. Available with 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, and …
Read More »G.Skill introduces two new low-latency Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 memory kits
G.Skill is expanding its DDR5 memory line-up with new high-speed, low-latency kits. The new Trident Z5 RGB DDR5 kits support XMP 3.0, and offer speeds up to 6800MHz. G.Skill's two new kits are the first from the company to run at these specifications. The fastest kit comes with 32GB (2x16GB) …
Read More »New BIOS for AMD X670E boards improves Ryzen 9 7950X performance
The Ryzen 9 7950X hasn't released yet, so there is still some work being done on the software side to optimise the chip's capabilities. We've already seen a few benchmarks for this processor, but a new BIOS update has seemingly boosted single and multi-threaded performance. While AMD says that the …
Read More »Logitech’s latest gaming earbuds will mould to the shape of your ears
When looking for gaming audio gear, most users look at headphones and headsets. Other solutions like gaming earbuds exist, but they're far from being the standard. However, Logitech G's new gaming earbuds may have the potential to change that thanks to its feature set. The new Logitech G Fits gaming …
Read More »Platinum’s failed live-service title ‘Babylon’s Fall’ is being given away for free at stores
There's no denying that Babylon's Fall was a flop. PlatinumGames and Square Enix's attempt to crack the live service market did not meet expectations and just a few months after launch, the game's shutdown has been announced. With the end nearing for Babylon's Fall, some retail stores have begun giving …
Read More »Intel CEO says first batch of Arc A770 is now ready for retail
It seems the Arc A770 graphics cards will soon arrive at retailers. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger recently shared on social media a photo of him receiving an Arc A770, where he also stated that the first batch of the company's flagship graphics card is now ready for retail. It may …
Read More »Dr Lisa Su will be hosting a keynote at CES 2023
As usual, AMD will be hosting a keynote at CES 2023 to share upcoming products. At the moment, it's unclear what the company will be showcasing, but it should be something big, considering Dr Lisa Su herself will be hosting it. For those interested in checking it out, the keynote …
Read More »Board partners reveal custom-cooled RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards
Last night, Nvidia officially announced the first RTX 40 series GPUs - the RTX 4090 and a 16GB and 12GB version of the RTX 4080. Like most GPU launches, these announcements are accompanied by a range of custom-cooled cards being announced by board partners. Here, we round-up the custom cards announced so far.
Read More »Recent Windows 11 update disables undervolting and overvolting on MSI motherboards
If you have an MSI motherboard and you're having issues with undervolting and overvolting your Intel CPU, it could be due to a recent Windows 11 update, which appears to have mistakenly blocked these features. According to this post on MSIGaming subreddit (via Tom's Hardware), since a relatively recent Windows …
Read More »HyperX announces Naruto-themed gaming peripheral collection
If you're a fan of Naruto, you might be interested in this. HyperX has just announced the release of limited edition Naruto: Shippuden gaming peripherals, including a mouse, a mousepad, a mechanical keyboard and a headset. One set is themed after Naruto himself, while another set is themed after Itachi …
Read More »MSI teaser confirms upcoming Intel Z790 motherboard launch
MSI has started teasing the release of a new series of motherboards. The announcement itself doesn't specify which motherboards MSI is talking about, but a close look at the image shared by the company suggests Intel Z790. Over the weekend, in a now deleted tweet, MSI announced its own live …
Read More »Gigabyte registers new Gigabyte RTX 30 series Project Stealth cards, including a 16GB RTX 3070 Ti
The first Nvidia RTX 40 series graphics cards are just around the corner, but it looks like RTX 30 will be sticking around for a while into the new generation. Over the weekend, new Gigabyte GPU listings were spotted on the EEC database, including a new 16GB RTX 3070 Ti. …
Read More »Intel Core i9-13900K beats the 12900K by +10% in CPU-bound games
The Intel Core i9-13900K hasn't yet been announced, but a reviewer in China has already shared a comprehensive set of test results from an early sample. Many gaming benchmarks were included in these tests, showing the Core i9-13900K outperforming its predecessor by +10% in specific cases. The review comes from ECSM_Official …
Read More »Gigabyte Z690, B660, and upcoming motherboards will support AMD EXPO
Intel XMP has been the only memory OC profile standard for many years. However, that will soon change with AMD EXPO. The new memory standard was designed to work alongside the upcoming Ryzen 7000 series chips. Still, according to Gigabyte's announcement, Intel platforms also support AMD EXPO, but you'll need …
Read More »Listed ASRock X670E motherboards start at less than £300
After seeing the pricing of the MSI X670E boards in the US, we started to wonder if all these motherboards would be that expensive. Fortunately, it seems that won't be the case, at least based on the ASRock X670E board listings that were recently found. Leaker @momomo_us found listings of …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II’s PlayStation exclusive content revealed
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is launching quite soon. Last week, following the reveal of MWII's multiplayer trailer and Warzone 2.0, Sony also announced the PlayStation exclusive content for this year's entry. Regardless of the platform and edition, all digital pre-orders give you immediate access to Final Judgement and …
Read More »Time-limited Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo released for Xbox Series X|S and PS5
Thanks to a time-limited demo for current-gen consoles, those looking to try Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty can now do so. The demo is now available to download and will remain live until September 26th at 8:00 am BST. During Xbox's showcase at Tokyo Games Show 2022, the gaming company shared …
Read More »Teamgroup reveals their first DDR5 memory stick for AMD’s AM5 platform
With the AMD AM5 platform releasing in less than two week, memory manufacturers are getting ready to put their AM5-compatible DDR5 memory sticks on the market. AMD has already shown some of these upcoming from different partners, but it seems Teamgroup was the first to launch DDR5 memory supporting AMD …
Read More »First Intel Arc A750 custom graphics card makes an appearance at TGS 2022
The Tokyo Games Show has been the stage for many gameplay reveals and announcements throughout its duration, but games are not the only things being shown there. ASRock and Intel have chosen the conference to display the first Intel Arc A750 custom graphics card, the A750 Challenger. PCWatch (via @momomo_us) …
Read More »Alleged AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT PCB diagram leaks out
There's still much to learn about the upcoming Radeon RX 7000 series, but as the release of the new GPUs approaches, rumours and leaks will become more frequent. Just yesterday, a PCB diagram of a Radeon RX 7900 XT card leaked, revealing some of the components on the graphics card.
Read More »AOC launches new pair of AGON high refresh rate gaming monitors
AOC is expanding its Agon line-up of gaming monitors once again. This month, we'll see the new AG275QX and AG275QXN monitors becoming available, a pair of 27-inch QHD displays, with one being a cheaper VA panel option, and the other packing an IPS panel. Although both monitors look the same, the …
Read More »AMD’s next Meet the Experts event will focus on B650 and B650E motherboards
AMD has already held a Meet the Experts event to showcase the X670 motherboards. Now, it's time to do the same for the B650 series motherboards. Similar to the previous event, the next one will give airtime to the company's motherboard partners to showcase their B650 designs. The following AMD …
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